Leviticus 20:26

And ye shall be holy unto me: for I the LORD am holy, and have severed you from other people, that ye should be mine.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 20:26

BSB

You are to be holy to Me because I, the LORD, am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be My own.

AKJV

And you shall be holy to me: for I the LORD am holy, and have severed you from other people, that you should be mine.

CPDV

You shall be holy unto me, because I, the Lord, am holy, and I have separated you from the other peoples, so that you would be mine.

ERV

And ye shall be holy unto me: for I the LORD am holy, and have separated you from the peoples, that ye should be mine.

NHEB

You shall be holy to me: for I, the LORD, am holy, and have set you apart from the peoples, that you should be mine.

SMT

And, ye were holy to me: for I Jehovah am holy, and I will separate you from the nations to be to me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 20:26

AndyeshallbeholyH6918AdjectiveuntomeforItheLORDH3068Proper NameamholyH6918AdjectiveandhaveseveredH914VerbyoufromotherpeopleH5971Noun Masculinethatyeshouldbemine

Commentary for Leviticus 20:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Leviticus 20:26

Summary

Separate holiness makes people God's possession

Event

Holiness requirement established

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC